Also known as Duragesic, Abstral, Sublimaze, and Actiq
Fentanyl (also known as fentanil, brand names Sublimaze, Actiq, Durogesic, Duragesic, Fentora, Matrifen, Haldid, Onsolis, Instanyl, Abstral, Lazanda and others) is a potent, synthetic opioid analgesic with a rapid onset and short duration of action. It is a strong agonist at the μ-opioid receptors. Historically it has been used to treat breakthrough pain and is commonly used in pre-procedures as a pain reliever as well as an anesthetic in combination with a benzodiazepine.
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Patients are most commonly prescribed fentanyl to treat diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, colonic polyp, and dislocation of the shoulder.
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Patients taking fentanyl most commonly experience side effects like nausea, weakness, and vomiting.